Second Circuit decision restricts ability of subcontractor to sue landowner under CERCLA

Second Circuit decision restricts ability of subcontractor to sue landowner under CERCLA

In a case of first impression decided on March 18, 2014, the Second Circuit held that a subcontractor was not permitted under CERCLA to recover value of upaid work directly from the landowner where landowner already paid the general contractor, but general contractor did not pay the subcontractor.2013.03.18 price trucking